The King Vulture is a large vulture native to Central and South America, from central Mexico to Northern Argentina, including Caribbean islands.

As all vultures, they feed on carrion. With their size and strength, they often steal carcasses from other vultures, especially hides too tough for lesser vultures to tear.

The King Vulture is an amazing looking bird with a bright orange/pink/purple neck and a bright orange fleshy growth (caruncle) on its red and black beak (only adult birds).

Its closest living relative is the Andean Condor